7.5 tonne driver

Driver Hire; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Driver Hire Oxford is seeking a reliable 7.5t Driver to join a busy waste removal team. The role is outdoor, physical and requires operating a 7.5 tonne vehicle daily.

Immediate starts available. You will perform vehicle checks, load/unload waste, complete paperwork and liaise with site managers and customers. A valid C1 licence and tachograph card are essential. Excellent time management, teamwork and safety awareness are important to maintain a compliant operation.

Qualifications

• Valid Category C1 licence (7.5 tonne)
• Valid digital tachograph card
• Good level of physical fitness — manual handling involved
• Strong time management and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Operating a 7.5 tonne vehicle for the collection and transportation of bulk waste materials
• Loading and unloading waste by hand and using appropriate equipment
• Carrying out pre-use vehicle checks and defect reporting in line with legal requirements
• Assisting with the manual handling and segregation of waste materials
• Ensuring all waste is handled, transported and disposed of in accordance with current waste regulations and duty of care legislation
• Completing relevant paperwork including waste transfer notes and consignment notes
• Maintaining a clean, tidy and safe working environment at all times
• Liaising with site managers, customers and team members professionally

Skills

Time management

Communication

Reliability

Teamwork

Job description

Pay: £15.82 per hour | Location: Oxford | Start Date:Immediate starts available

Job Description

We are looking for a reliable and hard-working 7.5t Driver to join a busy waste removal team. This is a physical, hands-on role that requires someone who is comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions and is confident operating a 7.5 tonne vehicle on a daily basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating a 7.5 tonne vehicle for the collection and transportation of bulk waste materials


• Loading and unloading waste by hand and using appropriate equipment


• Carrying out pre-use vehicle checks and defect reporting in line with legal requirements


• Assisting with the manual handling and segregation of waste materials


• Ensuring all waste is handled, transported and disposed of in accordance with current waste regulations and duty of care legislation


• Completing relevant paperwork including waste transfer notes and consignment notes


• Maintaining a clean, tidy and safe working environment at all times


• Liaising with site managers, customers and team members professionally

Requirements

• Valid Category C1 licence (7.5 tonne)


• Valid digital tachograph card


• Good level of physical fitness — manual handling involved


• Strong time management and communication skills

Personal Attributes

• Reliable, punctual and self-motivated


• Team player with a positive attitude


• Safety conscious at all times


• Able to work independently with minimal supervision